GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon RX 6950 XT
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6950 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6950 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (16 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4070.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (304mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $550 versus $850 for the Radeon RX 6950 XT, it costs 35% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 48.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+48.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($550) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($850) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon RX 6950 XT
GeForce RTX 4070
The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.
Radeon RX 6950 XT
The Radeon RX 6950 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1925 MHz to 2324 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 335W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,076 points. Launch price was $1,099.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 and the Radeon RX 6950 XT reaches 28,076 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 6950 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 5,120 (Radeon RX 6950 XT). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 23.8 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6950 XT). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2324 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 80 (Radeon RX 6950 XT) with 184 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 26,919 | 28,076+4% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+15% | 5120 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 29.15 TFLOPS+22% | 23.8 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2475 MHz+6% | 2324 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 128+100% |
| TMUs | 184 | 320+74% |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB+480% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+800% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 80+74% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4070 uses DLSS 3 (AI-based) which is hardware-accelerated on Tensor Cores, often providing superior image quality. The Radeon RX 6950 XT utilizes FSR 3 & AFMF, which is more open but driver-based. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles.The GeForce RTX 4070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6950 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6950 XT has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 6950 XT offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 6950 XT) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 6950 XT. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 6950 XT) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 504 GB/s | 576 GB/s+14% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+800% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6950 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs RDNA 2 (Radeon RX 6950 XT). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs RDNA 2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 decode (Radeon RX 6950 XT).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) | RDNA 2 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | RDNA 2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 decode |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 6950 XT's 335W — a 50.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 850W (Radeon RX 6950 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 267mm, occupying 3 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 83°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-40% | 335W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-24% | 850W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 304mm | 267mm |
| Height | 137mm | 120mm |
| Slots | 3 | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-4% | 83°C |
| Perf/Watt | 134.6+61% | 83.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $550, while the Radeon RX 6950 XT launched at $1099 and now averages $850. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 35.3% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 33.0 (Radeon RX 6950 XT) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 48.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Radeon RX 6950 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599-45% | $1099 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $550-35% | $850 |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.9+48% | 33.0 |
| Codename | AD104 | Navi 21 |
| Release | April 12 2023 | May 10 2022 |
| Ranking | #32 | #25 |
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